Over three decades of law enforcement experience:

• Waco Police Department - 1970-1982
• Lieutenant, McLennan County Sheriff's Department - 1982-1997
• Chief Deputy Sheriff, Bosque County Sheriff's Department - 1997-2001
• Crawford Police Department - 2001-2004 (retired)
• Concealed Handgun Instructor - 1995-  

Licenses and Associations

• Master Police Officer Certification - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
• Law Enforcement Instructor Certification - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
• Advanced S.W.A.T. Training - Los Angeles Police Department
• FBI National Academy - 1993
• Commander, McLennan County Sheriff Department Sniper Team - 1993-1997 
• Past Member, Texas Tactical Peace Officers Association
• Past Member, Texas Narcotics Officers Association